Aging & Independence ServicesSeniors and People with Disabilities

Aging & Independence Services

Feeding Program

--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: The outline of the utensils and dishes used during meals are drawn on a plain placemat to teach individual their proper placement at the table. Cut out a placemat from a plain piece of plastic cloth. Place eating utensils, cups and plates on the mat in their proper position and trace their outline on the mat using a waterproof felt tip pen. AUTHOR: Caston, D TITLE: Easy to Make Toys for Your Handicapped Child REF: London, England: Souvenir Press: p 38-

The Safety Place Mat is a place mat designed for use by children and adults with upper extremity disabilities, seizures, epilepsy, eating disabilities, and other medical conditions. Made of durable, lightweight easy-to-clean foam, this placemat is specifically designed to protect individuals from head, face and upper body injuries while sitting at tables and desks. Features include additional soft padding that is also designed for the table’s edge, front edge, bedside tray tables, wheelchair tr